World Journalists Federation (WJF) is the premier international body safeguarding journalists, press integrity, and legal rights globally.
Direct messages from the President and Secretary General of the World Journalists Federation on press freedom, global solidarity, and journalistic protection.
“At the World Journalists Federation, our mission is to uphold the integrity and freedom of journalism. We stand by journalists, providing them with the support, resources, and advocacy they need to continue their essential work in safeguarding truth and justice. Together, we can create a world where every journalist can work without fear and with complete freedom of expression.”
South Korea
President, World Journalists Federation
Verified public message
“The World Journalists Federation is not just an organization; it is a movement for empowerment, justice, and health. Through our initiatives, we aim to build a strong community of journalists who are well-equipped, supported, and united to uphold journalistic values and ensure press freedom across the globe.”
Pakistan
Secretary General, World Journalists Federation
Verified public message
Browse through the 16 pages of the official World Journalists Federation Profile brochure, outlining our history, constitution, regional councils, and member services.
To serve as the supreme democratic shield for print, broadcast, and digital journalists globally. WJF unites regional unions to defend constitutional guarantees of free speech, secure fair working conditions, and advance the dignity of the journalistic profession.
A vibrant, fearless, and democratic global media landscape where every journalist operates with full safety, digital credential security, fair economic protection, and total editorial independence.
Safeguarding every journalist’s constitutional right to report truth without fear, censorship, or intimidation.
Enforcing international wage board standards and guaranteeing timely payment of salaries and benefits across all news outlets.
Providing emergency legal representation, medical relief, and family support funds for journalists facing hardship.
Fostering ethical journalism, investigative standards, and digital skill training for modern newsrooms.
Elected by representative delegates from affiliated regional Union chapters for the official executive term.
South Korea
President
Pakistan
Secretary General
Poland
Senior Vice President
Greece
Vice President (Europe)
Nigeria
Vice President (Africa)
Kyrgyzstan
Vice President (WJF)
Nepal
Vice President (WJF)
Zimbabwe
Vice President (WJF)
Sri Lanka
Vice President (Asia)
Pakistan
Director
Pakistan
Senior Joint Secretary
Pakistan
Secretary Information
Pakistan
Spokesperson
A legacy of resilience, courage, and democratic defense of press freedom.
Formed at the inaugural convention of international journalists, establishing the first nationwide body for press freedom and journalist rights.
Launched landmark press freedom initiatives defending editorial independence and resisting censorship regulations.
Journalists braved legal threats and imprisonment to uphold the public right to information.
Spearheaded national protests against news channel blockades, leading to modern broadcasting protections.
Digitized the press card verification system, expanding digital security and online media accreditation worldwide.
Explore the democratic framework governing membership eligibility, election rules, press safety funds, and regional chapter affiliations.
